On-Site Project Billing Analyst - SAP & Cost Control

Voith GmbH Group; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Voith US Inc. is seeking a Site Project Controller to provide on-site financial support during field execution. You will manage T&M billings, verify costs, and support cost recovery while coordinating with home office and project teams at Ludington, MI.

The role requires accurate cost recording, timely reporting, and strong analytical skills to resolve billing issues in a fast-paced environment. On-site presence is essential for up to six active project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in project billing, contract billing, accounting, project controls, or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting field services, construction, industrial, or project-based environments is preferred.
• Experience preparing Time & Materials (T&M) invoices is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP experience is a plus).
• Ability to interpret customer contracts, pricing schedules, labor rates, and billing requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, validate, and submit accurate and timely T&M billings in accordance with contract terms, rates, markups, billing schedules, and customer-specific requirements.
• Review and validate labor, expenses, subcontractor, material, equipment, and other project costs to ensure completeness, accuracy, proper coding, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure project costs are charged to the appropriate WBS, cost element, and/or activity, and coordinate with project and functional teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process cost corrections and reallocations in SAP in accordance with company procedures.
• Monitor contract funding, billing limitations, and other commercial requirements that may impact cost recovery.
• Maintain accurate billing and cost records and provide regular reporting and analysis of actual costs, billed and unbilled balances, cost recovery, and outstanding commercial issues.
• Support project forecasting activities by providing accurate site cost information, identifying cost trends, and highlighting risks and opportunities affecting project financial performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance billing accuracy, cost visibility, and overall project financial performance.
• Create and maintain WBS elements and ensure alignment between project cost structures and site schedule activities.
• Provide support to the Contract Manager with cost documentation and analysis, as required.
• Assist with customer reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Voith US Inc. is seeking a Site Project Controller to provide on-site financial support during field execution. You will manage T&M billings, verify costs, and support cost recovery while coordinating with home office and project teams at Ludington, MI.

The role requires accurate cost recording, timely reporting, and strong analytical skills to resolve billing issues in a fast-paced environment. On-site presence is essential for up to six active project phases.